Leather Sorting Coordinator (F/M)

Louis Vuitton; Firenze; In loco; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Louis Vuitton is seeking a Leather Sorter Coordinator to lead a multi-site team of leather sorters across Italy, Spain, and France. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will drive continuous improvement, analyze sorting data, and ensure the highest standards for classic and exotic leathers in our luxury materials hub.

You will coordinate cross-country activities, calibrate processes, report KPIs to stakeholders, and partner with production, tannery and materials teams to guarantee consistent

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years in material quality, leather sorting, or cutting, ideally within luxury sector.
• Successful managerial experience leading multi-site or remote teams is essential.
• Proven expertise in leather (classic and exotic leathers) is a strong prerequisite.

Mansioni

• Lead the team of 10 leather sorters across Italy, Spain, and France.
• Coordinate cross-site sorting practices for classic and exotic leathers.
• Drive data-driven performance management and KPI reporting to stakeholders.
• Act as central point of contact between the team and internal departments.
• Foster continuous improvement and calibration campaigns across sites.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Quality control

Team coordination

Communication

Formazione

Higher education in materials quality or leather sorting

Strumenti

Quality tools

Tannery inspection methods

Descrizione del lavoro

About The Job

As part of the optimization of our raw material supply chain and the strict quality standards that characterize our products, we are seeking a Leather Sorter Coordinator.

About The Job

Reporting to the Quality Manager of the Italy Materials Hub, you will manage and lead a team of 10 leather sorters spread across multiple locations (6 in Italy, 2 in Spain, and 2 in France). Acting as a true operational and managerial pivot, you are the primary point of contact between your team and the wider company. You will drive activity through data and instill a constant continuous improvement approach to guarantee the consistency and excellence of sorting practices (for both classic and exotic leathers).

Job responsibilities

• Management and Leadership of the Team (10 team members)
• Lead, coach, and unite the team of quality referent based across sites in Italy, Spain, and France.
• Facilitate management routines, monitor skills, support skills development, and harmonize international sorting practices (classic and exotic leathers).
• Central Point of Contact (Company Interface)
• Act as a facilitator and single point of contact between the sorters and the company's other departments (Materials Hub, Leather Division, production sites, cutting workshops, tanneries).
• Streamline the communication of technical information, material alerts, and inspection guidelines across the various sites and internal/external stakeholders.
• Data Analysis and Performance Management
• Exploit and analyze sorting data, quality indicators, selection rates, and workshop operating feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Report KPIs to stakeholders and propose corrective action plans based on measurable facts.
• Driving a Constant Continuous Improvement Approach
• Drive and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team to continually optimize control, sorting, and material usability methods.
• Implement regular calibration campaigns and share best practices across different countries.
• Participate in projects related to the evolution of tools and quality standards

Profile

Education and Experience

• Higher education background, with solid experience (minimum 5 years) in material quality, leather sorting, or cutting, ideally within the luxury sector.
• Successful managerial experience in leading multi-site or remote teams is essential.
• Proven expertise in leather (classic and exotic leathers) is a strong prerequisite.

Professional Skills And Abilities

• Natural leadership, with excellent listening, communication, and team-building skills.
• Strong affinity for data analysis and the structuring of performance indicators.
• Continuous improvement mindset, proactive, and capable of proposing initiatives.
• Recognized pedagogical skills, ability to transmit demanding standards, lead team routines, and manage change.
• Proficiency in quality tools and tannery inspection methods.

Languages

• Professional proficiency in Italian and French (required for multi-country coordination). Proficiency in Spanish is considered a valuable additional asset.

Additional information

For this position employment is expected at Level 5 of the Pelli e Succedanei Industria CCNL. The gross annual salary will be defined based on internal salary standards, the candidate's skills, and the requirements of the role. Further benefits may be granted in accordance with current company policies.

Reference LVM33976